Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Steps, Second Edition: Crafting a Winning Personal Statement

A guide to crafting a meaningful and polished college admissions essay that gets students into the school of their dreams by expressing their unique personality, strengths, and goals.

Stand out from the crowd with a memorable, meaningful personal statement that will capture the attention of college admissions officers.

Writing a college admissions essay is no easy task but with college essay coach and New York Times contributor Alan Gelb s accessible and encouraging step-by-step instructions, you ll be able to write an honest, one-of-a-kind essay that really shines.

Gelb s ten-step approach has garnered great results for the students who have tried it, many of whom were accepted into their dream schools (Harvard, Brown, Yale, and more). This to-the-point handbook shows you how to identify an engaging essay topic, and then teaches you how to use creative writing techniques to craft a narrative that expresses your unique personality, strengths, and goals. Whether you re an A-student looking for an extra boost or a less-confident writer who needs more intensive help, Gelb s reassuring and concise guidance will help you every step of the way, from your initial draft to final revision. In the end, you will have a well-polished, powerful, and profound personal statement that you can feel proud of a college essay that doesn t feel pre-fab, but is a real reflection of your own individuality.